50 NAVY NEWS, NOVEMBER 2009
Joe leads RM
● HMS St Albans’
LS(AWT) Kerry Parnell
hall of fame
kept her nerve at the
18th to ensure the RN Super sub grabs
ladies took the Inter-
Services title
SWIMMER Cpl Joe Tellet’s
outstanding achievements in the
pool earned him the coveted title Royals’ winner
of Royal Marines sportsman of
the year.
The NCO picked up bronze
WELCOME to the fi rst Onside a strike by Lt Fraser Quirke
in the 50m freestyle and gold
of the new season. We’ll begin sailed just over the bar.
in the 100m at the Bath Grand
with the Inter-Command fi nal Havant doubled their lead
Prix, qualifying for the British
where super sub Mne Michael one minute later when an
Championships – trials for the
Sheldon (45 Cdo) secured a 3-2 excellent passing move split
World Championships.
victory for the Royal Marines the Navy defence and the
He dominated the Western
against Portsmouth in a nail- goalkeeper was beaten easily.
Counties event, picked up
biting fi nal at Victory Stadium. Two more goals came in
numerous golds (and broke a
Spectators – including a quick succession and Havant
few RN records) at the Welsh
number of high-ranking offi cers went in at the break 4–0 up.
Masters.
– witnessed the Royals defeat With only fi ve minutes
Joe was asked to compete
a determined Portsmouth elapsed in the second half,
for his home town, City of
Command side in extra time. Havant pulled further ahead.
Southampton, and to swim a lead
The game got off to an exciting The Navy did manage to fi nd
leg for them in the 4x100 freestyle
start when the Royals opened the back of the net to reduce
relay, which qualifi ed for the fi nal.
the scoring on two minutes the difference by one but it
The team stormed into fi rst place
after Mne Shea Saunders beat was not long before Havant
with a Hampshire relay record.
Pompey keeper LPT Matt bagged another two goals
At the British Championships
Shortt from a narrow angle. through defensive errors.
he posted a personal best in 50m
This was the wake up call The RN didn’t give up the
freestyle (23.27s) in the semis
that Portsmouth needed and fi ght and managed to reduce
and claimed sixth place in the
within fi ve minutes Portsmouth the defi cit with two more goals,
final, followed by two golds and
captain PO Phil Archibald 7-3 at the fi nal whistle.
a silver at Millfield and another
leveled the scores from the Two massive football fi xtures
personal best in the 50m freestyle
penalty spot after he had been loom on the charitable front:
(.27s shaved off the previous
brought down just inside the the RNFA has been invited to
time).
area. play against a select RAF-Army
Sports offi cial of the year is
Saunders continued to be a side on Monday November
WO2 Stan Bloomer. A PTI in
threat and in the 25th minute 23... at Wembley.
the Corps for 15 years, Stan
hit a rasping volley from 20 The game, refereed by
has been a stalwart of RM
yards which rattled the post Premiership man in black David
squash throughout that period
and came back in to play only Ellery, aims to raise thousands
after initially specialising in the
to be cleared before any RM of pounds for the Bobby Moore
triathlon.
player had a chance to follow Fund, set up to research bowel
Since the mid-Noughties, he’s
up. On 33 minutes the Royals cancer, the disease which
been secretary of the sport and
regained the lead when they killed the England 1966 World
has helped to reinvigorate RM
were awarded a spot kick. Cup winning skipper.
squash, organising three highly-
Cpl Si Bochenski converted, Tickets for the unique
successful Corps championships,
sending Shortt the wrong way. match (kick-off 2pm) are £10,
encouraged talented young
The second half saw available from the RNFA at
players, arranged a flourishing,
Portsmouth put the Royal www.royalnavyfa.com or
regular coaching programme
Marines goal under pressure, by contacting their offi ces at
for all abilities and guided the
eventually getting back on level Temeraire.
Royals to the Inter-Command
terms when ET Gerald Joseph Eleven days before that,
championship in 2007 and
broke down the left hand side RNFA stalwarts will be in
runners-up last year.
before fi ring a low drive into action at Reading’s Madejski
He also found time to organise
the far corner of the net. Stadium for another one-off
a squash tour of South Africa and
Both teams began to tire encounter.
is planning another overseas trip
understandably in extra-time The Heroes Cup on Thursday
with his squad now 3 Cdo Bde
– but the fresh-legged Sheldon November 12 pits England
are home from their tour of duty
stabbed the ball home from against the Rest of the World
in Afghanistan.
close range when Portsmouth in aid of Help for Heroes.
As for team of the year, that
failed to clear a corner. Both squads are a mix of
honour falls to the RM Golf
Portsmouth’s endeavors celebrities, football legends and
Society, the first command
to take the game to a penalty sports stars – Gazza, Andrew
team in history to win both the
Kerry’s heroes
shoot-out were in vain and the Cole, Angus Deayton, Darren
strokeplay and matchplay titles
Royals hung on to claim the Gough, Lothar Matthäus, Toto
at the RN championships in
cup from Second Sea Lord Schillachi, Ally McCoist and
2007 and 2008. The Royals also
AFTER mixed fortunes
Jake Herdman (FPGRM Faslane), to Kerry to try to hole a six-point
Vice Admiral Sir Alan Massey, Iwan Thomas among them –
enjoyed a clean sweep of events
the Navy took the singles – but not putt for the Inter-Services title.
Vice President RNFA. plus serving personnel
in the 2008/09 season, with
through the regular season Meanwhile, the RN women In a career spanning 23 years,
Navy golfers headed
by a suffi cient amount to prevent The fact that she was fully
C/Sgt Loams winning the RN
started their season with Steve Johnson has earned a
an overall 5½-9½ defeat. aware of the situation makes it
individual event and CTCRM to the Inter-Services
an emphatic 3-0 win over record 233 appearances for
Special mention should be even more commendable that she
winning the Navy Cup.
Championships played
Moneyfi eld Ladies on a wet the RN representative side.
made of Thomas and Herdman, held her nerve and calmly walked
and breezy evening at Victory He’ll be taking to the fi eld for
Tignes age
over the two testing but
both newcomers to the squad this up to knock it in.
Stadium. England, while another Navy
delightful courses at
season and making their Inter- As the ball disappeared dark
With a number of new Steve (O’Neil) lines up for the
Services debut. blue celebrations began while light
kicks in
Saunton Golf Club, north
faces in the squad, they gave Rest of the World. The Celtic
The ladies meanwhile fared blue commiseration were very
Devon.
a confi dent and competent and Scotland fan has more
better on the west course evident. For the second year in a
display to dominate what was than 150 RN and 60 Combined
The ladies were defending the
overcoming the Army by 8½- row, the RN ladies had defi ed the
a tough opener to the season. Services caps under his belt.
2010 sees big changes to the title they won so convincingly at
3½. Dropping just a half point odds for a magnifi cent victory with
Goals from Sam Covey, “This is an absolute honour
RN Alpine Championships: not the Berkshire last year, although,
in the morning’s four foursomes the additional half point against
Shannon Meadows and Helen for me to be treading the
only is the event moving to the on paper, the RAF were favourites.
proved the platform for the ladies the Army proving signifi cant in the
Potter gave newly-appointed same turf as Gazza and
world-class ski resort of Tignes Val The RN men, albeit a couple
with the half coming from the count back.
ladies manager, C/Sgt Mark Peter Beardsley,” said the
Claret in France, but a new tour of players short of full strength,
pairing of CPO Julie Kavanagh Meanwhile, the men faced
Newey an insight of things to Englishman. “Although I’m a
operator is also in charge, writes still had a strong team and were
and Lt Cdr Charlotte Bull (HMS the same RAF opposition and
come for the remainder of the Sunderland fan, those two are
Lt Cdr Nicky Cullen. confi dent of success, writes Cdr
Endurance). their morning and afternoon
season. true legends of world football
Tignes is served by the large Gary Skinns RNGA.
Wins were recorded by CPO Lee performances were virtually
The RN veterans entertained and its going to be a privilege
ski area L’Espace Killy, with over After a full day’s practice on the
Tubbs (DLO Yeovilton)/PO Nikky reversed from the game against the
a very strong Havant & to be in the same England
300km of pistes served by 97 lifts Monday, things got under way in
Wade (RM Poole), Lt Lauren Army. A 3-2 foursomes advantage
Waterlooville vets side in team as them.”
and two high speed underground earnest the following day, but by
Hulston (824 NAS)/S/Lt Hazelle was attained with excellent wins
Portsmouth. The Heroes Cup kicks off
trains. virtue of being this year’s lead
Garton (Sultan) and PO(PT) from Gilbert/Thomas, Baker/
The Navy got off to the better at 7.45pm. Tickets are £10
There are areas available Service, the Navy sat out this fi rst
Wendy Briggs (RNAS Yeovilton)/ McCathie and LPT Mike
start but fell behind after 15 (adults) and £5 (children)
for all standards of skiers and competition day to observe the
LS(AWT) Kerry Parnell (HMS St Setterfi eld partnered by LAEM
minutes to a breakaway goal. from 0844 249 1871 or www.
snowboarders from the absolute Army taking on the RAF in both
Albans). Jamie Lown (Sultan).
They came close to levelling readingfc.co.uk. The match
beginner to the expert thrill events.
With the Navy winning the The result was very close to
the score on 20 minutes when will be screened live on ITV4.
seekers. A ski tranquille area The RAF triumphed in both: fi rst four singles after lunch and being even better with Herdman,
allows newcomers to get miles a narrow win for their men and a a further two halved matches, a partnered by RN veteran Cdr Ian
of snow under their board/skis slightly more convincing victory convincing win was sealed. Yuill (AFPAA Centurion), fi ghting Onside with Lt Cdr Neil
and progress rapidly to the more for the ladies. The results for both On the fi nal day, by gaining a back from two down with three
challenging slopes. the RN and RAF ladies matches half point more against the Army to play with two excellent birdies Horwood, RNFA
There is incredible off-piste against the Army were to prove than the RAF did, the Navy were only to be scuppered by a long
skiing as well as a half pipe, signifi cant at the end of the event. in a position of having to halve the RAF putt on the fi nal green.
boardercross course, some great Day two got under way with match at worst to retain the title. However this was where the
freeriding and the 1992 Olympics disastrous effect for the men in the The morning foursomes good news came to a halt. Apart
downhill course should skiers feel fi ve foursomes matches. Although produced an encouraging 2½- from Gilbert, who recorded an
up for it. three out of fi ve games went to the 1½ advantage with wins coming even more decisive win against
More importantly for all penultimate or the fi nal green, the from Kavanagh/Bull and Hulston/ the RAF champion, and Yuill, who Surfers help war veterans
RNRM competitors, thanks to its Navy fi nished on the losing side in Garton and a half by Tubbs and achieved a creditable half at the
altitude, Tignes is a ‘snow-sure’ all fi ve. Wade. While not counting chickens, end of the fi eld, all other matches THE RN/RM Surf Association Legion, Sunset Surf Café as well
resort! Team captain PO(NN) Scott team captain Lt Cdr Debra Vout were lost. The RAF thus ran out supported and assisted a war as association members.
As for the tour operator, the Gilbert (Navy Command) gave (Navy Command) was becoming winners by 10½-4½ and – with it veterans surf camp at Gwithian The veterans came away from
Event Travel Company will be in his troops both a roasting and more confi dent although even she the Inter-Service championship. Beach, near Hayle in Cornwall. the weekend expressing a great
charge there. a rallying call during the lunch did not foresee the dramatic fi nish The ladies complete their season The idea was developed in the deal of gratitude for having had
Everything connected with the interval and the afternoon singles that was to unfold. with an overseas tour to Virginia, US to assist recovery for PTSD the experience of surfi ng – a sport
championships – accommodation, fared far better. Following wins by Bull, Hulston USA, just reward for an excellent sufferers and amputees through they never thought they would
lessons, racing, membership Gilbert himself led from the and Briggs, all but one game was win, while the men are left licking surfi ng. ever take part in.
applications – can be booked with front in the battle of Service completed and the Navy were still their wounds and with much to It was developed in the UK by The aim now is to turn it into
a click of the mouse. champions, duly despatching his half a point short. Kerry Parnell ponder for next season. ex-soldier and local surf instructor an annual event with tri-Service
Dates of the championship are Army counterpart 4 and 3. stood on the 18th tee, a diffi cult, Any lady golfers who are Richard Emerson suffering from support.
January 9-16 (training week), 16- With further wins from Sgt long par three, all square with her interested in bolstering the team PTSD; he’s assisted the association More details from Lt Bungy
23 (race week). Richard Baker (RAF Brize opponent. should contact ladies secretary, Lt on many beginners’ weekends. Williams, general secretary RN/
Further information at www. Norton), ETME Dave Thomas They matched each other shot- Cdr Debra Vout, on 93832 3521 The surf camp was a great RM Surf Association at MASF
rnwsa.co.uk or book at www. (HMS Liverpool), CPO Lee for-shot and with the RAF player while men with handicaps of fi ve success, only made possible by HQ on 93781 6773 or email
eventtravelcompany.com McCathie (HMS Blyth) and Mne making a certain four it was left or better should call 9380 27880. the support of the Royal British MASF-AV2.
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